THE SIDEWINDERS - THE SIDEWINDERS (1972)
Originally named Catfish Black, and signed by RCA the band arriving int New York, they learned of another band with a
too-similar moniker and changed their name to the Sidewinders after a
line in Roger McGuinn's "Chestnut Mare.") Now the Sidewinders were
slated to hit the studio under Robinson's production direction for RCA
Records. Then Richard Robinson rang and informed the band that he was off to London to
produce ol' Lou Reed's first solo LP. He also informed the band that
his dear friend, Lenny Kaye was to fill
his shoes.
After an infamous Cambridge Boathouse bash, the album was released to
mixed radio feelings and excellent press. Billboard Pick of the Week,
and those wonderful reviews in Circus, Creem, Variety and Rolling Stone.
The record sold well, ironically, in Texas and some scatterings around
the country. The record, however, flopped in general.
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2 comments:
Thanks so much - another great post of things that should be heard by everyone.
Many thanks for this one too Angelo.
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